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Buena Vista Apartments
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Buena Vista Apartments

1355 Meadowlark Ln Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 View map
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Buena Vista Apartments is an independent living community in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, in the Tecolote neighborhood. It serves adults aged 55 and better who want apartment living with community services rather than daily care. The community may be a good fit for an older adult who can live independently and prefers a private apartment with access to shared amenities.

Residents can choose a one bedroom or two bedroom apartment. The larger layout may suit a couple or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, and shared spaces include a pool, fitness center, salon and spa, courtyard, community garden, and activity room.

Peak Living owns Buena Vista Apartments. A Walk Score of 39 places the community in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation is provided for trips that require access to a vehicle.

Facility Direct Line (505) 896-8959
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #6 / 15Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 6th out of 15 independent living communities we track in New Mexico for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other New Mexico facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
39 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #19 / 35Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 19th out of 35 independent living communities we track in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
39 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry
Swimming Pool
Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Courtyard
Transportation
Hot Tub
Spa
Activities
Garden
Parking
Salon
Library
Walking Paths
Dog Park
Bbq Area
Picnic Area
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Room Variety

Room Types1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 600 / 872 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Buena Vista Apartments

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to Buena Vista Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NM Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Avamere at Rio Rancho
IL
AL
MC
RC
Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights)
134
Facility 134
NM AVG 79
Rank #1 / 19
Yes
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 43
Rank #35 / 35
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
NM AVG 76.8%
Rank #7 / 14
-Bryanne MandelRio Rancho Operations, LLC10
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 4
Rank #14 / 15
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #11 / 15
57
Facility 57
NM AVG 30
Rank #11 / 15
5.7
Facility 5.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #15 / 15
Fairwinds – Rio Rancho
IL
AL
Rio Rancho (Vista Grande)
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 79
Rank #11 / 19
Yes
11
Facility 11
NM AVG 43
Rank #30 / 35
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 76.8%
Rank #1 / 14
-Doralei Perea-DavisRioav, LLC19
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #8 / 15
9
Facility 9
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #10 / 15
50
Facility 50
NM AVG 30
Rank #9 / 15
2.6
Facility 2.6
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #8 / 15
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Rio Rancho (Vista Hills)
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 79
Rank #13 / 19
No
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 43
Rank #31 / 35
1 Bed / 2 Bed
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
NM AVG 76.8%
Rank #14 / 14
-Sharon InoueHaverland Carter Lifestyle Group19
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #8 / 15
12
Facility 12
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #13 / 15
51
Facility 51
NM AVG 30
Rank #10 / 15
2.7
Facility 2.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #9 / 15
Buena Vista Apartments
IL
Rio Rancho (Tecolote)-Yes
39
Facility 39
NM AVG 43
Rank #19 / 35
1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+-------
The Rio Grande Gracious Retirement Living
IL
Rio Rancho (Cabezon)-Yes
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 43
Rank #31 / 35
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+-------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other NM independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Independent Living in New Mexico

Buena Vista Apartments is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
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Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NM

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Buena Vista Apartments

What neighborhood is Buena Vista Apartments in?

Buena Vista Apartments is in the Tecolote neighborhood of Rio Rancho.

Is Buena Vista Apartments in a walkable area?

Buena Vista Apartments has a walk score of 39. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Buena Vista Apartments been in business?

Buena Vista Apartments has been operating for approximately 39 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Buena Vista Apartments?

Yes, Buena Vista Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Buena Vista Apartments?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Buena Vista Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Buena Vista Apartments provide?

Buena Vista Apartments offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Buena Vista Apartments?

Buena Vista Apartments is located at 1355 Meadowlark Ln Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.

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